Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
Lainey Wilson performing at the 2024 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
It’s almost time to take those cowboy hats and boots out of your closet — assuming you haven’t been wearing them throughout the year. Houston’s annual rodeo is returning to NRG Park in March, and its 2026 concert lineup is as smooth as Tennessee whiskey.
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo unveiled its star-studded entertainer lineup Thursday evening, and country is the reigning king of the rodeo. Luke Bryan and Tim McGraw are returning for their 13th and 11th performances at the rodeo, respectively, while Shaboozey and Megan Moroney will make their rodeo debuts.
This year’s lineup also includes hitmakers like Kelly Clarkson and Houston native Lizzo, the latter of whom is making her rodeo debut.
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Here’s the complete list:
RodeoHouston 2026 Lineup
Monday, March 2 — Riley Green
Tuesday, March 3 — J Balvin
Wednesday, March 4 — Rascal Flatts (Armed Forces Appreciation Day)
Thursday, March 5 — Russell Dickerson (Sensory Friendly Day)
Friday, March 6 — Lizzo (Black Heritage Day)
Saturday, March 7 — Dwight Yoakam
Sunday, March 8 — Forrest Frank
Monday, March 9 — Luke Bryan (First Responders Appreciation Day)
Tuesday, March 10 — Megan Moroney
Wednesday, March 11 — Creed (Community Day)
Thursday, March 12 — Chris Stapleton (Volunteer Appreciation Day)
Friday, March 13 — Shaboozey
Saturday, March 14 — Kelly Clarkson
Sunday, March 15 — Pepe Aguilar (Go Tejano Day)
Monday, March 16 — Cross Canadian Ragweed
Tuesday, March 17 — Red Clay Strays
Wednesday, March 18 — Koe Wetzel (Family Wednesday)
Thursday, March 19 — Lainey Wilson
Friday, March 20 — Parker McCollum
Saturday, March 21 — Tim McGraw (RodeoHouston Finals)
Sunday, March 22 — Cody Johnson
How to buy tickets
Tickets to the 2026 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo are going on sale in two different waves, both on Thursday, Jan. 15.
The first wave, for the shows between March 2 and March 11, go on sale at 10 a.m. Jan. 15. The second wave, for the rest of the shows from March 12 to March 21, will go on sale at 2 p.m. Jan. 15. Online waiting rooms for each of those waves will go live 30 minutes prior to the sale.
Tickets start at $30, plus a $5 convenience fee, and they’ll be sold on the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo’s website.
Nine newcomers to the Houston rodeo
Nearly half of the performers this year are new to the Houston rodeo scene: Russell Dickerson, Lizzo, Forrest Frank, Megan Moroney, Creed, Shaboozey, Pepe Aguilar, Red Clay Strays and Koe Wetzel are making their rodeo debuts.
“We strive to bring Houston the very best in live entertainment, and the 2026 lineup raises that standard once again,” said Chris Boleman, president and CEO of the rodeo. “From chart-topping newcomers to artists making their long-awaited return after nearly 20 years, this year’s lineup is truly a reflection of both our Western roots and the vibrant footprint of the Houston community.”
Three artists are making a return to the rodeo after more than two decades away. Kelly Clarkson and Dwight Yoakam both last performed in 2004, while Cross Canadian Ragweed last performed in 2006.